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'Big Data' Takes Root in the World of Plant Research

Botanists at Trinity College Dublin launched a database with information that documents significant ‘life events’ for nearly 600 plant species across the globe. They clubbed together with like-minded individuals working across five different continents to compile the huge database of plant life histories, for which data have been gathered over a near 50-year span.

The news appeared in print in the Irish Examiner and Irish Sun, as well as on numerous high-profile science websites across the globe (including in North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia). A video clip was also embedded within many of these articles.

Soft Robotics ‘Toolkit’ Features Everything a Robot-Maker Needs

A new resource unveiled by researchers from several Harvard University labs in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin provides both experienced and aspiring researchers with the intellectual raw materials needed to design, build, and operate robots made from soft, flexible materials.

The news was highlighted in a feature article in The Irish Times, as well as on a variety of international tech websites such as Gizmag, the Washington Post, and PC Magazine. An accompanying video was also embedded in many of these sites.

'Hello Brain' Awareness Campaign Launched

'Hello Brain', an innovative website promoting brain health, was launched in Trinity College Dublin as part of a new EU Commission initiative to increase the societal impact of brain research. The campaign is the public face of the ASAPS project (A Sharing Approach to Promoting Science). The project was led by Trinity College Dublin and was co-ordinated by Principal Investigator at the Institute of Neuroscience and Assistant Director of Trinity’s NEIL (Neuro-Enhancement for Independent Lives) Programme, Sabina Brennan.

The news of this campaign was covered on RTE radio by Morning Ireland and on the Marian Finucane Show and the story was also covered in feature interviews on Dublin South Radio, Dublin City Radio and Midland Radio. News of the campaign was also picked up by several national publications including the Irish Times and the Irish Examiner. In addition, the campaign was featured in specialist/online publications including the Lancet, the Medical Independent, the Irish Medical News and Science.ie

TILDA Study Finds 4 out of 5 Over 50s in Ireland are Overweight or Obese

A new report by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), led by Trinity College Dublin, was recently released showing that nearly four out of five adults over the age of 50 are overweight or obese. The report also highlighted the increased health risks and health services burden in older adults due to high rates of obesity.

The news was picked up extensively by RTE with coverage on radio news bulletins, the One, and Six TV News, Morning Ireland and Drivetime. Newstalk's Breakfast and George Hook shows also covered the report's findings in depth as did TV3's Midday Show.

In print, the report was covered throughout all national newspapers, was front page of the Irish Times and featured in editorials, comment pieces and follow up features in a number of papers including the Irish Times.

Trinity Zoologists Discover Bird Species in Indonesia

A team of zoologists characterised a new species of colourful bird, called the Wakatobi Flowerpecker, in Indonesia.

News of their discovery appeared in print publications such as The Irish Times and The Irish Independent, and was featured on the front page of The Metro Herald.

The news was also covered on RTE's Morning Ireland, Morning Edition and Mooney Goes Wild, and appeared online on websites such as The Independent, Delhi Daily News, Canada News, SBS Australia and Nature World News.

The results of a Trinity College study about the significantly positive results of a simple educational initiative for patients with heart attack or angina symptoms were featured in the Irish Independent, Irish Examiner and Newstalk's Lunchtime show with Jonathan Healy.